Background. The introduction of assistive technology (AT) into people’s lives is a deliberative and long-term process, which presupposes teamwork as much as professionalism, time, and experience. The aim of the assistive technology assessment (ATA) process is to suggest guidelines to follow in order to reach valid results during the AT selection and assignment process. Purpose. Critically discuss the application of the model of the ATA process developed by Federici and Scherer in the 2012. Method. Cross-cultural comparison of AT service delivery systems and discussion of the ATA process model adopted by Leonarda Vaccari Institute of Rome. Conclusion. Nowadays, the wide variety of AT devices on the market opens new frontiers to the individual’s enhanced functioning, inclusion, and participation. Since the choice of the most appropriate match is often a complex process, a systematic selection process such as the ATA process described in this article can help practitioners to efficiently achieve successful outcomes.
A Person-Centered Assistive Technology Service Delivery Model: A Framework for Device Selection and Assignment
FEDERICI, Stefano;MELONI, FABIO;BORSCI, SIMONE;MELE, MARIA LAURA;
2014
Abstract
Background. The introduction of assistive technology (AT) into people’s lives is a deliberative and long-term process, which presupposes teamwork as much as professionalism, time, and experience. The aim of the assistive technology assessment (ATA) process is to suggest guidelines to follow in order to reach valid results during the AT selection and assignment process. Purpose. Critically discuss the application of the model of the ATA process developed by Federici and Scherer in the 2012. Method. Cross-cultural comparison of AT service delivery systems and discussion of the ATA process model adopted by Leonarda Vaccari Institute of Rome. Conclusion. Nowadays, the wide variety of AT devices on the market opens new frontiers to the individual’s enhanced functioning, inclusion, and participation. Since the choice of the most appropriate match is often a complex process, a systematic selection process such as the ATA process described in this article can help practitioners to efficiently achieve successful outcomes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
